Lore

Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————— This episode of Lore was sponsored by: BetterHelp : Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp . Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE , and get on your way t...

It's never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making things disappear. And today…we're  going there. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episod...

Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows...

A lot of our darkest stories come from within. But one event in 1952 sparked a panic that came from without. And the legacy it's left behind is both fascinating and chilling. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows...

Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one bigger historical tale.  Because everyone needs a little weird in their life! Visit GrimAndMild.com/weird to learn more, or search for "That's Just Weird wi...

Summer is here, and for many people, that also means it's camping time. But few pairings are as perfect as campfires and spooky tales, so be ready for some scares. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Gri...

Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of it all. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson. FURTHER READING For those who want to learn more about today's topic, go find a copy of Zor...

Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be sure to bring a flashlight. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the s...

Get access to premium, ad-free episodes, plus weekly bonus content, on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Learn more here . ———————— Much of the history of folklore we have today involves a community driven to panic over unusual stories and experiences. But few moments in time illustrate that pattern so clearly as the events in one small Midwestern town.   Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with resea...

The history of witchcraft, from the folklore to the legal trials, is dark enough. But for centuries, people have been whispering legends that are so chilling that they've never been forgotten. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sou...

Lore 230: Gilded Despite being known for being a "mile high", the folklore and history of one American city is filled with more than enough darkness hidden away down below. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from...

Legends 3: Ghost Ships Let's take to the high seas, and explore some of the many legends of ghostly vessels. But beware; here there be angry spirits. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.gri...

Lore 229: Dark Shapes Some folklore can only be explored if we're willing to get a little wet. Let's dive into the frightening folklore of lake monsters. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Grim & Mild: www...

Legends 2: Undead Lovers Few genres of story are as compelling as romance. But just because death puts an end to life, it doesn't necessarily mean it has also severed the ties of love. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All...

Lore 228: Safe House Some corners of folklore offer us a place to hide. But when those traditions become a pawn in political and religious games, the stories they breed often leave us with chills. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourc...

Legends 1: North Carolina Monsters The world is a big, scary place, and that's mostly because of the people around us. But if the legends are true, there are darker reasons to be afraid, and they are lurking in the shadows outside our homes. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast...

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Lore 227: Bloodlines Some of the most popular stories in our culture are far older, and more dark, than we could ever imagine. And what makes them even more frightening is that some of them might be true. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcas...

REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of two young women bound by something beyond our world, and the frighteningly familiar tales they tell. Plus, stick around for a brand new bonus story at the end. Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks. ——...

Lore 226: Grounded Folklore is typically invisible, buried in the stories we tell and the words we use. But every now and then it takes on a physical shape…with terrifying results. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the sho...

REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double So many stories are built on the idea of double identity. In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the true life story of one of history's most infamous double lives. And be sure not to miss the brand new bonus story at the end! Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott a...

Lore 225: Dark Animation One of the most crowded landscapes in folklore comes from one of the most harsh and barren locations in the world. But the dead might just have too many stories to tell. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sour...

REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver It's time to revisit the notion of a cursed community. This remastered classic episode features brand new narration and a score by Chad Lawson, as well as a whole new Epilogue bonus story at the end. Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks. ———————— Lore Resources...

Lore 224: Seriously Ill One frightening corner of folklore can be found in the history of one of our closest four-legged companions. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ———————...

In this remastered fan favorite, we return to the folklore of bird-man legends, and the events in Point Pleasant that have left us with one of the biggest cryptids of all time: Mothman. Come for the fresh narration and score, but stay for the brand new bonus story at the end. Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercot...